Set atop a plateau on the Stockholm archipelago, the Husaro House overcomes its humble building materials with a clever design. The square structure is split into two levels, with an open ground level that houses the kitchen, bathroom, living area, and stairs, and an upper floor that plays host to the bedrooms and a playroom. Added lighting is provided by a skylight that runs along the top edge of the pitched roof, as well as large sliding windows. Glazed sliding doors provide access to the outdoors, while bent plywood between the glulam beams provides a sense of direction, and the folded black sheet metal cladding lets the exterior stand out among the surrounding trees.

Tucked away in the French Alps is the Manigod Chalet. Converted from a 1833 farmhouse, elements of the original 19th century cabin were preserved by enlisting the help of local craftsmen and the use of weathered wood for beams, ceilings and floors. A beige and brown color palette provides a rustic warmth, while cement tile kitchen floors and a Bourgogne stone fireplace add contemporary elements to the interior. An abundance of windows can be found on all three floors, offering 180-degree views of the snow-capped mountains.

Filled with fluid forms and dramatic curves, a former butter factory was transformed into a modern work of art to house this unconventional Melbourne Loft. The open floor plan surrounds a museum-quality staircase that leads to a roofrop terrace overlooking the cityscape. A monochromatic palette gives the space a gallery feel to compliment the minimalist decor and sculpted walls, while highlighting the grey marble counters and dark, second-story wood floor. The original steel trusses were removed to accommodate an upper floor with two bedrooms, a bathroom and an optional studio to release the creativity this interior is sure to inspire.

Leave it to Timberland to take the best of both worlds and combine them for a fantastic coat. That's what they've done with the Timberland Mount Davis Mixed-Media Chore Coat, which mingles a waxed cotton outer with leather trim. It's lined with 100% cotton plaid flannel and features four front pockets and a hidden zip pocket on the inside to guard valuables from the elements. It's the perfect coat as cooler weather blows in, made using the premium materials that Timberland always employs to help give you a fresh look for fall.

The classic shirt jacket gets an upgrade in the Todd Snyder Japanese Knit Field Jacket. Made from densely-knit Japanese fabric, it fits well over both simple tees and button-ups. It has a four-pocket design that recalls its military heritage, a hidden inner pocket, and a covered button closure. Made in Canada and available in a versatile sheetmetal hue that pairs well with a wide variety of other hues.

Sustainable. Prefabricated. Yet totally personal. Using an aluminum frame manufactured by Bosch and glass walls, the IT House is designed to be customized yet can be built in just eight weeks. It uses radiant heat flooring and rooftop solar panels to keep its environmental footprint to a minimum, and can be built to stay totally off the grid. Options including moveable walls, fireplaces, and designer furniture, and with packages starting as 1,200 square feet, it can accommodate nearly any needs.

Perched on a Chilean cliff's edge, the Encallada House is part beach house, part mountain retreat. The exterior is covered in charred pine wood, with an angular roof that recalls the rocky terrain. Inside, light wood on the walls, floors, and ceilings contrasts with the house's exterior and the frames of the floor-to-ceiling windows, which afford views of an estuary and the Pacific beyond. The home is split into five levels, with large open spaces and a sizable terrace on the ground floor, and bedrooms spread across the upper levels.